Liquor is everywhere now in Washington, so why aren't we drinking more? You may want to think twice before you start a business making whiskey in Washington state. That’s because Washington’s liquor taxes are the highest in... David Hyde
Seattle's soda tax is hella confusing (especially if you like Clamato juice) I don’t normally pick fights. But I had just gotten the last of four rabies shots at Bartell Drugs, and I was feeling punchy. And thirsty. I wanted a... Lisa Brooks
AI and automation is changing the workplace. Are you ready? Let's travel to the future for a moment and step inside a fish and chips joint for some lunch. Inside - the manager is planning a new promotional... Amina Al-Sadi Bill Radke
Real talk from your Seattle friends about hosting Amazon We recently hosted a debate to answer a simple question: Is Amazon good for Seattle? And the answer is: We don’t really know for certain. But the debate... Carolyn Adolph Joshua McNichols
If a trade war breaks out, how vulnerable is Washington? Last week, President Trump slapped tariffs on imports of aluminum and steel. As the most trade-dependent state in the country, what's the potential... Kim Malcolm Andy Hurst
The expensive mystique of Basquiat is coming to Seattle What does it feel like to be in the room with $100 million? You can find out soon. The most expensive piece of American artwork ever sold at auction — a... Adwoa Gyimah-Brempong Bill Radke Marcie Sillman
After our debate, the crowd was split on whether Amazon’s a good thing for Seattle Explain this: while half the people at KUOW's Amazon debate Wednesday came to the conclusion that the company is not good for Seattle, three-quarters of... Amy Radil
‘Head tax’ isn’t dead yet in Seattle Seattle officials will once again try to pass an employee head tax on businesses. A similar idea failed in the city council last year, but council... Paige Browning
Remember NAFTA? It might keep Atlantic salmon farms in Puget Sound The Canadian owner of an Atlantic salmon farm that collapsed last summer near Anacortes vows to use the North American Free Trade Agreement to save its... John Ryan
How do Seattle's bike share companies make money? Seattle’s in the middle of a big bike share experiment, with bikes everywhere that you can rent for only a dollar. It’s so cheap. So how do these... Joshua McNichols
